| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 8, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Bare ground , less than 8 vehicles today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged or low enough to get across easily |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Mount kinsman trail is still the best ever maintained trail in the whites. Tom took out his saw once for a small tree at eye level . Nothing else of note today. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of dogs enjoying the trails today |
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 | Bugs: |
Still none :) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A blue bandanna found near junction of mount kinsman trail and Bald peak spur. It’s hanging on the signs there. |
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 | Comments: |
Great April conditions today. Cold temps last night and early this morning had the trail down low solid( no mud) and after about 1 mile in, we put on spikes for most of the hike. Snow pack was solid, making for perfect conditions for early spring. No need for snowshoes even up on the ridge. A bit of mashed potatoes snow in sunny spots but minimal postholing. There are some old frozen post holes on the trails to watch out for, some were 2 feet deep! Might want snowshoes for warmer temps this coming week. Last mile out, we took off spikes and walked out with a bit of mud on our boots. We did see the monorail hinting at making its return soon in a few sections. Happy Spring! |
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 | Name: |
Bradygirl1 and Bogboy |
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 | E-Mail: |
Sperry66@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-08 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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